The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Ron is the Chief Revenue Officer at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Ron Richardson Ron Richardson is a highly experienced Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in logistics and transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

Turvo enables users to see everything, from every system, person and organization they do business with in one place.Ron Richardson is a technology pioneer and industry leader in logistics and transportation. Frictionless Logistics: It’s the Collaboration, Stupid with Ketan Karkhanis. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. They are a leading supplier of poultry, pet food and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in the US.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Penske Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Tractor Supply Company has gone big in Arkansas, opening its most high-tech distribution center yet. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 18 – 24) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. I highly recommend watching the movie when you get a chance. That’s all for this week.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2013

It’s is one of the best conferences in the supply chain and logistics industry to learn and network. Below are the sessions that I am participating in focused on social networking, transportation management systems, and “mega” supply chain trends. Robots and the Future of Retail and Logistics Jobs. Let me help you.

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SupplyPike

MAY 30, 2019

When you hear “technology hub”, Arkansas may not be your first thought. But we chose Fayetteville, Arkansas. Why Arkansas? We chose Fayetteville for its growing economy, the amazing talent pool coming out of the University of Arkansas, its proximity to both Fortune 500 companies and other growing startups.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2019

Speaking of learning, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Will Truckers Trade Futures? Inside Google’s Rebooted Robotics Program (New York Times) Transplace Invests in New Operations Center in Northwest Arkansas Black & Decker Fined $1.8M You learn something new every day. Why or why not?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

And when recent hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires began wreaking havoc, many shippers were left asking themselves: “How have recent natural disasters affected our transportation network?” It has certainly been evident this year that natural disasters can significantly disrupt the supply chain. A Proactive Approach Using Actionable Data.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Walmart previously scaled back its drone deliveries in 2024, when it ended the service in Utah, Arizona and Florida, in favor of focusing on remaining operations in Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas and Virginia. Truce Ocean Transportation Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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SupplyPike

MAY 30, 2019

When you hear “technology hub”, Arkansas may not be your first thought. But we chose Fayetteville, Arkansas. Why Arkansas? We chose Fayetteville for its growing economy, the amazing talent pool coming out of the University of Arkansas, its proximity to both Fortune 500 companies and other growing startups.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 3, 2015

Okay, so Netflix isn’t really developing a show about logistics called D is for Drones , but it does have drones on the brain, as this video the company produced last year for an internal staff meeting shows: Maybe my post will serve as an inspiration for Netflix to take my original series idea and run with it.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

This “invisible” part of Walmart’s business is a logistical and supply chain management and the practices they employ should give supply chain managers pause to take a bit out of their day and inspect what Walmart is doing in order to mimic into the supply chain manager’s own practice. Decades in the Making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. This family-owned business is headquartered in Siloam Springs Arkansas in the US. See the Video HERE.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

How do that many turkeys get raised, processed, transported, distributed and purchased all to meet demand on a single day, Thanksgiving? production), North Carolina (14%), Arkansas and Missouri. And they obviously require the appropriate logistics and transportation capabilities to handle this highly desired product.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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BlueYonder

JULY 5, 2023

WISE is a student organization with the primary purpose of promoting the field of supply chain management/logistics. The program was started about a decade ago at the University of Arkansas as a student organization to grow the number of young women studying and entering the supply chain field. You can watch their conversation here.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 6, 2022

Notifications to employees reportedly began this week in both the Bentonville, Arkansas corporate office and other corporate offices. In September, the company initiated an effort to hire an additional 20,000 workers across more than 250 distribution, fulfillment, and transportation facilities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Scooter is the President at Sayers Logistics , a boutique LTL-based transportation consultancy that helps 3PLs, shippers, and technology providers to develop best practices, reduce costs, optimize solutions, seize opportunities, and penetrate new markets. He is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineers.

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Stord

MARCH 1, 2022

The event will highlight innovations in automation & robotics, fulfillment systems, workforce management, supply chain visibility , sustainability, returns/reverse logistics, and more! View a full list of event speakers and register for the event here ! To view a full list of speakers and to register for the event, click here !

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Multichannel Merchant

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“Through our work with Gatik, we’ve identified that autonomous box trucks offer an efficient, safe and sustainable solution for transporting goods on repeatable routes between our stores,” said Tom Ward, senior vice president of last mile at Walmart U.S. We’re thrilled to enable Walmart’s customers to reap the benefits.”.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 16, 2018

The rates in Arkansas (3.4 Well actually…no… just ask anyone who works in the logistics sector, especially if they rely on contingent workers. The Greene Group is a staffing agency focused on the logistics sector, specifically identifying trained professionals for the warehouse, transportation, and truck driver segments.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 13, 2022

Canoo , which is an Arkansas based company, anticipates starting production of the LDV electric van beginning in Q4, 2022 and reportedly, Walmart will be the first to take initial delivery of these vehicles. Arkansas, reportedly in order to have closer communications. Canoo has further moved its corporate headquarters to Bentonville.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

With 2022 now in the past, key players in the transportation industry are reflecting on the wins, losses, and toss-ups of 2022. LMI Reveals Bleak Outlook for Transportation Industry. As rates continue to fall, industry metrics are beginning to reflect a new reality for the transportation market. The service, detailed in a Jan.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Logistics? ? . Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . Arkansas ? . Arkansas was one of seven states with no formal lockdown orders. There are few restrictions for businesses so shippers moving freight in or out of Arkansas should not expect to see any disruption from closures.?? .

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Today’s Wednesdays for Women blog is an insightful conversation with JDA customer Kelly Killingsworth, vice president of Supply Chain Systems Optimization & Transportation at Walmart. I was very interested in what technology could provide to the operator, so I started at Intertrans Logistics Solutions, later acquired by i2/JDA.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

These companies are moving operations over to lower-income countries or where they pay far less for labor and shelve taxes as well as logistic costs for raw materials. One great way to do this is by leveraging the services of an efficient logistics software development company.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

The “ holy grail ” in these efforts is automation that can replicate the dexterity and adaptability of warehouse workers for truck unloading, package sorting and material movements. Additional actions required technology workers to be in their assigned office at least two days during the week.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 17, 2024

In addition, existing remote based workers working out of offices in Atlanta, Dallas and Toronto, are being directed to relocate to other central locations to include Northern California , Hoboken, New Jersey , or company headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Back in October 2018, a US district judge in Arkansas ruled that PAM Transport, a trucking company based in the state, would have to pay its drivers at least minimum wage for the 16 hours each day that they work. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. A couple of weeks ago, the judge reaffirmed his ruling.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Today’s Wednesdays for Women blog is an insightful conversation with JDA customer Kelly Killingsworth, vice president of Supply Chain Systems Optimization & Transportation at Walmart. I was very interested in what technology could provide to the operator, so I started at Intertrans Logistics Solutions, later acquired by i2/JDA.

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Stord

JULY 30, 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 eBay Announces New Fulfillment Service eBay is launching Managed Delivery in 2020, a fulfillment service that will allow high-volume sellers to store, pack and ship inventory from warehouses across the country using a network of third-party logistics providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The service will soon expand to a third Walmart store in the same corner of Arkansas. The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart, along with its partner DroneUp, now operates drone delivery hubs in seven states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 7 – 13) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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